Sep 23, 2024
Forecast cone released for Gulf Coast storm that’s expected to form into a hurricane
The forecast cone is currently east of Santa Rosa County, with projected landfall in the area of Apalachicola, near Florida’s big bend.
Sep 23, 2024
Chumuckla Hwy. nightly lane closures Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25
Chumuckla Highway from just south of Omega Street to Church Street will have nightly lane closures in place on Tuesday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 25. Milling and paving operations will begin in the area at 7 p.m. each night and end at 6 a.m. Southbound Traffic will be detoured from Norris Road to Pace Patriot Boulevard to Highway 90. Northbound Traffic will be detoured through Church Street to Highway 90 and East to Pace Patriot Boulevard. Flagmen will be onsite to direct resident traffic ONLY.
Sep 23, 2024
Bereaved parent shares cautionary tale about fentanyl with Santa Rosa high schoolers
This past week, crowds of high schoolers from across the district made their way to special assemblies to hear a powerful presentation from Greg Swan on the dangers of fentanyl and drug use.
Sep 20, 2024
Grover’s Fingers and Wings makes headway with its new Milton location
Michael Graham has been eager to open his new Grover’s Fingers and Wings location in Milton but wants to make sure it’s done the right way.
Sep 20, 2024
Three killed in wreck between two motorcycles and vehicle
Three people were killed, including a 24-year-old from Pace, in an Escambia County wreck on Friday that involved a vehicle and two motorcycles.
Sep 19, 2024
Renovated library opens at Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base — The Eglin Community Library re-opened Aug. 27 after a $230,000 refresh project which began in March 2023.
Sep 19, 2024
Pace man dies in motorcycle wreck
A 26-year-old man from Pace died in a motorcycle crash on the Pea Ridge Connector on Sept. 18.
Sep 18, 2024
Longtime Milton City Councilman, city’s first Black mayor, passes away
Longtime Milton City Councilman RL Lewis passed away on Aug. 21.
Sep 18, 2024
Duke Field Reservists play vital role in Northern Viking 2024 exercise
KEFLAVIK, Iceland — A team of Reservists from Duke Field, Florida, demonstrated the versatility of the C-146A Wolfhound aircraft while supporting joint and NATO forces during Exercise Northern Viking 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Aug. 26 – Sept. 4, 2024.
Sep 17, 2024
Update: No credible threat found at Hobbs Middle School after social media posts
An increased law enforcement presence is at Hobbs Middle School and Milton High School on Tuesday after a possible threat made toward the schools.